GASTONIA — A day after his team suffered its first loss of the season, Keyshawn Woods helped Northside Christian bounce back by beating his old school.

The 6-foot-4 junior guard picked up all-tournament honors after Northside Christian beat Gaston Day 68-55 for third place Saturday in the Upward Classic at Gaston Day’s Henry Center.

“It was a good tournament, a lot of competition,” said Woods, a Gastonia native who scored six in the final game against his former team. “It’s going to get us ready for our next tournament and states.”

Northside Christian (10-1) had lost Friday’s semifinal, 78-73, to nationally recognized St. Patrick, a New Jersey school that went on to beat North Gwinnett 57-48 in Saturday’s championship game.

James Demery, an uncommitted 6-5 junior guard, led Northside Christian with 29 points while Army-bound Luke Morrison added 10 points for the Knights.

“In terms of overall talent, they’re probably one of the most talented teams in the southeast region,” Gaston Day coach Kenny Burr said.

Burr, in his first season at Gaston Day, saw his team drop to 1-2 in the competitive tournament that featured six Division I signees or commitments plus a number of uncommitted Division I recruiting targets.

A row of tables lining the entire sideline was reserved for college coaches and media. Among those in attendance Saturday was Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart, known for guiding the Rams to the Final four in 2011.

In the locker room afterward, Woods got a visit from Smart.

“It’s an honor,” Woods said. “I feel like all the work that I’ve put in is paying off.”

Bembry is a 6-foot-7 senior forward who has signed with St. Joseph’s. Isaiah Lewis scored 13 for the Celtics (5-1) while teammate Darrian Collins earned all-tournament honors a night after scoring 24 points on eight 3-pointers in Friday’s semifinals.

Girls championship

Berry Academy 66, Vance 57 — Freshman Ra’Shika White had 26 points and 13 rebounds as Berry Academy capped a 3-0 run through the tournament for the championship.

Milan Quinn added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Cardinals (8-4) to earn all-tournament honors while Imani Parr was named MVP after scoring 11 points with eight rebounds and five steals in the title game.

Girls: Gaston Day 39, Northside 38 – In the third-place game, Omarri Holland (14 points, four assists, four steals) and Morgan Whitesides (10 points, 9 rebounds, 9 steals) led the team. Whiteside was selected to the all-tournament team, finishing with 48 points for the tournament. The Spartans (6-6) play in the 2A Coastal Shootout in Wilmington on Friday.